At a glance
Reported students
302
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Coal City Elem School: 302 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Coal City Elem School
Coal City Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades 02–03 in Coal City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coal City CUSD 1. NCES reports 302 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Coal City Elem School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic18.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Coal City CUSD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coal City Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
294 reported students
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
437 reported students
Coal City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
454 reported students
Coal City High School
High · Grades 09–12
642 reported students
Public schools near Coal City Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal City Intermediate School Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | 04–05 | 294 | 0.4 mi |
| Coal City Early Childhood Center Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | PK–01 | 437 | 1.5 mi |
| Reed-Custer Elementary School Elementary · Reed Custer CUSD 255U | PK–05 | 690 | 3.8 mi |
| Braceville Elem School Elementary · Braceville SD 75 | KG–08 | 130 | 4.6 mi |
| Gardner Elem School Elementary · Gardner CCSD 72C | PK–08 | 146 | 6.8 mi |
| Bruning Elem School Elementary · Wilmington CUSD 209U | PK–01 | 222 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coal City Elem School
What grades does Coal City Elem School serve?
Coal City Elem School reports grades 02–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Coal City CUSD 1.
How many students attend Coal City Elem School?
Coal City Elem School reported 302 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coal City Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 302 students and 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Coal City Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coal City Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coal City CUSD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coal City Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Coal City Elem School in?
Coal City Elem School is part of Coal City CUSD 1, based in Coal City, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coal City Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coal City Intermediate School (0.4 mi), Coal City Early Childhood Center (1.5 mi), Reed-Custer Elementary School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.